As we usher in the new year, it is once again time to think about what we want to achieve over the next 12 months. Of course, we are talking about resolutions. According to research by the Pew Center from early 2024, three-in-ten Americans reported making at least one resolution each year. However, according to research by Forbes, only 9% of people will have kept those resolutions by the time December rolls around. This year, will yours stick around until the end?  

Give yourself the best shot at keeping your resolution this year with help from your local library! Whether you want to focus on your health and fitness, hone a new hobby or take a chance on traveling more, Fairfax County Public Library has programs and resources to help you build a strong foundation for resolutions that last. Explore the links below to learn more about our offerings related to common resolution themes. 

Programs and Events 

Check out the upcoming events our branches are hosting in person, or virtually, on the following topics: 

Booklists 

Looking for ways to get tips on your own time? Discover these lists of books compiled by our Collection team to get you started: 

For more topic specific reads, look to these lists: 

Databases 

Don’t forget about databases! FCPL cardholders have access to hundreds of online resources that can help you put your best foot forward, no matter what your resolution. Here are just a few: 

A complete list of all databases can be found here. Please note that some databases require users to be inside FCPL branches to use them.